Crenimugil crenilabis

Mullets

  • Fringelip mullet
  • Stumpfmaul Meeräsche
  • Mulet Lippu
  • Mújol o Lisa labo de fleco
  • Muggine dal labbro a frangia

Distribution

  • The tropical Pacific
  • The Red Sea
  • The Indian Ocean

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

  • The species is generally observed in a sandy/silty area.
  • The species is generally seen moving in its environment.
  • The species is generally found on or close to the seafloor.
  • The species can be found between 0 and 20 Meters.
  • Uncommon Species

General behaviour of the species

  • Lives in large groups
  • The animal is fearful of the diver

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 60 cm
  • The animal feeds mainly on refuse.

Relationship with humans

  • The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
  • The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
    • - Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food
    • -Sport or local fishing
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!